The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Literature Guide

In 1820, Washington Irving sent shivers down readers' spines with the first-ever written ghost story in the United States: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This tale also earned respect for American writers across the pond. Now, let's dive into this spooky adventure and explore Sleepy Hollow through the lens of recipes, crafts, science, and poetry. We're thrilled to bring some ghoulish joy to your home as you journey through this haunting tale.

In this unit you’ll learn more about the man behind the story, ghost stories through the ages, and the inspiration behind Jack O’Lanterns in our history connection.

For science you’ll be exploring more with pumpkins, learning to name the stars in the sky, and discovering what winged creatures are flying around at night.

Spend time learning 3 halloween poems, doing handicrafts, and cooking delicious Sleepy Hollow themed recipes.

This resource is most appropriate for 4th grade to 8th grade and includes elements of a Charlotte Mason education like narration.

We can’t wait for you to ring in the Halloween season with this wonderful tale.